Greenlight Insights

Clifton Dawson, CEO

Clifton is CEO and Founder of Greenlight Insights. Clifton is responsible for all research and client services at Greenlight Insights. Prior to founding Greenlight Insights, Clifton was growth and monetization analyst at Snap, the leading image messaging and multimedia platform. Previously, Clifton was Head of Business Operations at AddLive, the web-based real-time communication platform acquired by Snapchat in 2014. Clifton has also worked as a Business Analyst for Bell Canada, a Canadian telecommunications and media company. Clifton has a B.A. in Economics from Harvard University and an M.B.A. from Harvard Business School.

Ben Keen, Chief Research Advisor

Ben is responsible for advising all research on consumer electronics, media, telecommunications and display technologies at Greenlight Insights. Previously, Ben was Vice President at IHS Markit, the global information provider, where Ben led a research team of over 150 expert analysts around the world. Prior to joining IHS, Ben was instrumental in building Screen Digest into one of the world's premiere research companies focusing on the Technology, Media & Telecommunications space. Through Ben's leadership, Screen Digest became the primary source of market analysis and strategic insight for many of the largest TMT corporations in North America, Europe and Asia-Pacific.

Ben is also a regular guest lecturer at various prestigious academic institutions, including the National Film & TV School, the Cass Business School, and the Media Business School. He has a 1st class BSc degree followed by PhD research at London’s Imperial College Business School.

Alexis Macklin, Research Manager

Alexis Macklin serves Research Manager, overseeing all research operations at Greenlight Insights, including managing the team of in-house analysts. Alexis also provides expertise on the worldwide market for consumer technologies and media. A sought after speaker, Alexis holds a B.A. degree in Journalism and a M.A. in Mass Communications from Arizona State University.

Vina Elomina, Events Coordinator

Vina Elomina serves Events Coordinator, overseeing all conferences and in-person events at Greenlight Insights. Vina holds a B.S. degree in Business Administration from University of Asia and the Pacific and a M.S. in International Business & Marketing from Hult International Business School.